The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues its rapid progress towards comprehensive digital transformation, in line with the goals of Vision 2030, which aims to automate government services and facilitate the lives of citizens and residents. The "Absher" electronic platform, belonging to the Ministry of Interior, is the most prominent technological arm of this transformation, offering hundreds of services that eliminate the need for beneficiaries to visit government offices. Among the most prominent of these services are inquiries about digital documents and vehicle-related services.
How to check the expiration date of a driver's license
The relevant authorities, through the Ministry of Interior's platform, have explained the mechanism for accessing vehicle, driver's license, and registration data electronically and instantly. This service is of paramount importance in helping users avoid fines for late renewals. The inquiry steps are summarized below:
- Log in to the Absher Individuals platform using your digital identity (username and password).
- Go to the main menu and select "Dashboard".
- Click on the "Digital Documents" option.
- Select "Driving License" or "Traffic Permit" to view the document details, expiry date, and validity.
Electronic vehicle sales service: A quantum leap in security
In addition to inquiry services, the Absher platform provides a "vehicle sales" service that allows individuals to complete vehicle sales and purchases entirely electronically without the need to visit car dealerships or carry large sums of cash, thus enhancing security and eliminating potential fraud.
Terms and conditions for benefiting from the sale service
To ensure the process is legal and sound, the platform has set a number of conditions that must be met to complete the sale, which are:
- Both the seller and the buyer must be registered and active on the Absher platform.
- The price of the vehicle must be within the permitted limits (between 500 riyals and up to one million Saudi riyals).
- The vehicle must be in good condition, meaning it is not parked, lost, wanted, or impounded.
- Validity of the vehicle registration certificate (form).
- A valid periodic vehicle inspection is required.
- Having a valid vehicle insurance policy.
- Payment of the government fees for transferring ownership via the "SADAD" system, amounting to 150 riyals.
Payment mechanism and guarantee of financial rights
The vehicle sales service through Absher features an "escrow account" that guarantees the rights of both parties. The buyer transfers the vehicle price to a dedicated escrow account, and the funds are not released to the seller until the ownership transfer is officially completed. In the event of a disagreement between the parties or if the sale is canceled before the "vehicle handover" option is selected, the buyer receives a full electronic refund.
Regarding service costs, the fee for completing the sale through the platform is SAR 230, inclusive of VAT. This fee is added to the vehicle price and paid by the buyer. It's worth noting that this fee is refundable if the transaction is canceled for any reason, reflecting the system's flexibility and its commitment to protecting customer rights.
